DeutscheMarques

DeutscheMarques 2024 Award Winners

Audi Winners:

Presented by Garage Kept Motors

Judges: Joy Mulder (Lead Judge), Max Schrager, Timi Wysong

Best in Show:	Joshua Lothringer, South Rockwood	2017 A4 Allroad
Best of the 2020s:	Xavier Zee, Carpentersville	2023 S4
Best of the 2010s:	Stephen Ankney, Holland	2017 S3
Best of the 2000s:	Young Oh, Kalamazoo	2001.5 S4 Avant
Best of the 1990s:	Samed Salibasic, Grand Rapids	1997 S6 Plus Avant
Best of the 1980s:	Tim Post, Grand Rapids	1985 Coupe GT
Best Daily Driver:	Kal Perjesi, Elkhart, IN	2012 R8
Best Survivor:	Dan Fox, Saugatuck	1995 U56 Sedan
Cleanest Concours Car:	Thaddeus DeVries, Grand Rapids	2012 A8 LW12
Judge’s Special Award:	Brad Post, Grand Rapids	2002 Allroad

BMW Winners:

Presented by Sharpe BMW

Judges: David Keller (Lead Judge), Cole Romano, Nick Capisciotto

Best in Show:	John Kosmas, Niles, IL	1988 M3
Best of the 2020s:	Joshua Rager, Elkhart, IN	2024 M3 CS
Best of the 2010s:	Lutostanski Jeremi, Farmington Hills	2015 3 Series Wagon
Best of the 2000s:	Randy Mason, Plymouth	2002 Z3 M Coupe
Best of the 1990s:	Karl Sievertsen, Marshall	1997 840 CI
Best of the 1980s:	Joseph Vernon, Indianapolis, IN	1988 M5
Best Classic (1979 and Earlier)	Conrad Naegelin, Canton	1974 2002
Best Daily Driver:	Mike Self, Beavercreek, OH	1963 2002
Best Survivor:	Zach Wilkinson, Ann Arbor	2012 328 Wagon
Cleanest Concours Car:	Jeff Schutter, Sparta	1985 635csi
Judge’s Special Award:	Cameron Wolterstorff, Rockford	2003 M3

Mercedes-Benz Winners:

Presented by Garage Kept Motors

Judges: R.J. Kipp (Lead Judge), Ted Zombek, Jon Holmes

Porsche Winners:

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Judges: Jeremy Sturgeon (Lead Judge), Zach Sturgeon, Jessica Matthes, Kevin K. McQuillan

Best in Show:	Peter & Dorothy Dykema, Hickory Co	1965 356SC
Best of the 2020s:	Steve Wysong, Kalamazoo	2022 GT3 Touring
Best of the 2010s:	Stan Triemstra, Galesburg	2015 Cayman S
Best of the 2000s:	Richard Sierra, New Carlisle, IN	2001 RUF RGT
Best of the 1990s:	Claudio & Brenda Kaempf, Portage	1997 993 Turbo
Best of the 1980s:	Doug Smith, Hickory Corners	1988 Carrera
Best Classic (1979 and Earlier)	Maureen Arata, New Haven, IN	1969 9912
Best Daily Driver:	Dan Michels, Kentwood	2003 Taycan GTS
Best Survivor:	Patrick Senters, Grand Blanc	1985 911 Carrera Targa
Cleanest Concours Car:	Barbara Skirmants, North Branch, MI	1965 C Coupe
Judge’s Special Award:	Emily & Josh Quellet, Holland	1984 911

Volkswagen Winners:

Presented by Spring Valley Motors

Judges: Maureen Arata (Lead Judge), Jimmy Arata, Young Oh

Best in Show:	Dorothy & Peter Dykema, Hickory Co	1968 Type 3 Notchback
Best of the 2020s:	Donald & Sharon Herzog, Kalamazoo	2023 Areton
Best of the 2010s:	Susan Roberts, Howell	2017 #PinkBeetle
Best of the 2000s:	Brady Wheeler, Spring Arbor	2001 Jetta
Best of the 1990s:	Joe Zeeuw, Rockford	1991 Jetta
Best of the 1980s:	Trevor Burie, Holland	1982 Rabbit
Best Classic (1979 and Earlier)	Bill Chapple, Marshal	1958 Beetle Convertible
Best Daily Driver:	Mark Tomlonson, Kalamazoo	1973 Standard Beetle
Best Survivor:	Jeremy Sturgeon, Zeeland	1979 Scirocco
Cleanest Concours Car:	Ted Zombek, Delaware, OH	1955 Type 1 Beetle
Judge’s Special Award:	Shawn Schwartz, Wyoming	2019 e-Golf

“Other” Marques Winners:
Presented by Garage Kept Motors

Judges: Michael Betz (Lead Judge)

Best in Show:	Karl Krumrey, Manistique, MI	1961 Borgward Isabella Coupe
Best of the 2010s:	Scott Hanisch, Grand Rapids	2013 Smart-Brabus
Best Classic (1979 and Earlier)	Dustin Fisher, Grand Rapids	1975 Opel Manta
Best Survivor:	Mark Patrie, Kalamazoo	1958 Lloyd LP600 Kombi
Judge’s Special Award:	Robert & Belinda Bullard, Richland	1974 Trabant 601S

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